James J. Florence

James J. Florence, 75, of Tannersville, died Tuesday, June 25, in his home while under hospice care.

Born on June 24, 1938, in Manhattan, N.Y., he was the son of the late Harry and Aimee (Queriot) Florence and has lived in Tannersville for the past 29 years.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a pipefitter for the Pipefitters Local 274 Union.

Surviving are four children, Debbie Spikes of Tampa, Fla., Chris Florence of Stroudsburg, Mike Florence of Marshalls Creek and James J. Florence Jr. of West Palm Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Joseph Stepongzi of Tampa, Fla., Brianna Florence and Dina Florence, both of Bartonsville, Tyler Florence, Aaron Florence and Hannah Florence, all of Marshalls Creek and Jesse Florence of West Palm, Fla.; two sisters, Roberta Hallinen of Brevard, N.C., and Rosemary Cummings of Alexandria, Va.; and nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial visitation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg.